Good morning, Helena.

Carroll College junior Cam Niles, who defeated Stage 4 lymphoma earlier this year, returned to campus to help at the annual Hoops For a Cause fundraiser.

Last Sunday marked the ninth Frontier Conference tournament raising money for his medical bills — showing strong support from the community.

On Monday morning, about 100 supporters gathered outside Helena High School to back two bond measures that would raise property taxes to fund a $280 million plan to rebuild Helena High and Kessler Elementary and renovate Capital High School — voters will receive ballots later this month and must return them by 8 p.m. on Sept. 9.

Helena has begun a two-month fuel reduction project to thin and prune trees in natural parks with work starting at Mount Helena City Park on August 4.

Next week, work will begin at the Tubbs Trailhead—parts of Ambrose, Road-To-Mars, Diretissim, and Prairie Trails will be closed for public safety.

Helena Regional Airport is planning to expand by adding two more gates, additional concourse space and baggage claims as a thirteen percent rise in passengers in 2024 has spurred the effort.

Airport leaders are working with engineers and architects to design a twenty‐year master plan for growth—though the plan does not include boosting air service.

Helena's Spring Art Walk

Helena's Spring Art Walk: Visit 100+ artists in-person, on display at more than 40 business hosts from 4 - 8pm. Start by picking up your map at Omerta Arts to win prizes, see two great new exhibitions, real artist studios, live music, BBQ + ice cream, then shuttle to the library and wander back (800 Front St.)

Back to School Bash

11 AM – 3 PM — JFK Park, Helena — Free entry — Get ready for the school year with free backpacks and community resources.

Independent Block Party

5-9 p.m. — Mt Ascension Brewing — Free entry — Enjoy live music and family-friendly fun at a neighborhood block party.

Intermountain Film Premiere

Myrna Loy, 5pm: Premiere viewing of a brief documentary about Intermountain and children's mental health, followed by panel discussion and call to action. Adults only, for free tickets, email [email protected]

The Augúst - 57th Annual Montana Footrace

7 PM — Spring Meadow Resources Pavilion — $10 entry fee for youth — Experience the thrill of Montana's second oldest footrace with a flat and fast 5k trail run.

Beyond the Big Sky Stargazing Event

9 p.m. – 12 a.m. — Montana Learning Center — $25 adults, $15 youth — Explore the cosmos with expert astronomers and amazing telescopes in one of America's darkest skies.

Queen City Ballet Company presents: The Bang Group (NYC); A Night of Classical and Contemporary Dance

This special, not-to-be-missed performance at the Myrna Loy includes a collaborative work featuring dancers from both Queen City Ballet Company and The Bang Group, who come to Helena from New York City and include Helena native and Queen City alum Louise Benkelman.

Rock the Block Art Fair

5-10 p.m. — Holter Museum of Art — Free entry — Celebrate the end of summer with art booths and community fun in Helena.

LINUX Shell Scripting Training

Sep 3-4 — The Training Den Helena — $990 — Dive into the world of shell scripting and automate tasks effectively.